Product Planning Member - Energy Business Department

Job Description

This role supports product planning within Rakuten’s Energy Business Department. Responsibilities typically include researching customer needs and market trends, developing new electricity-related services, improving existing products, preparing business plans, monitoring performance, and coordinating with engineering, operations, sales, legal, and external partners. Candidates are expected to have experience in product planning, business development, marketing, consulting, or a related field, along with strong analytical and communication skills. Knowledge of the energy, utilities, telecommunications, or digital services sectors is helpful. The successful candidate should be comfortable managing multiple stakeholders, using data to make decisions, presenting proposals clearly, and working in a fast-changing Japanese corporate environment. Japanese proficiency is likely important for business coordination, while English may be useful in Rakuten’s international organization.

Company Info

Rakuten Group, Inc. is a major Japanese technology and internet company headquartered in Tokyo. Founded in 1997, it operates a broad ecosystem covering online marketplaces, fintech, mobile communications, travel, digital content, advertising, and energy services. Its business model connects customers and merchants through the Rakuten membership program and Rakuten Points, encouraging users to engage across multiple services. Rakuten Energy provides electricity-related products and services as part of this wider ecosystem, with a focus on customer convenience, digital experiences, and integration with other Rakuten offerings. The company has a strong entrepreneurial culture and employs people from many countries, although Japanese is commonly required for domestic business roles. Employees often work across functions and companies, making collaboration, initiative, and adaptability important qualities.

Destination Guide

Japan offers opportunities in technology, energy, engineering, finance, tourism, education, healthcare, and international business. Tokyo has the largest concentration of professional roles and the highest salaries, while Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka, and Sapporo can offer lower living costs and different lifestyles. Japanese workplace culture values punctuality, preparation, teamwork, respect for hierarchy, and careful communication. Life in Japan is generally safe, convenient, and supported by excellent public transport, though housing and daily expenses can be high in central Tokyo. Foreign professionals usually need an appropriate work visa, commonly sponsored by their employer; qualifications, a valid employment contract, and immigration approval are required. Highly skilled professionals may qualify for preferential immigration treatment. Before relocating, arrange accommodation, health insurance, residence registration, a bank account, and tax procedures. Learning practical Japanese greatly improves daily life and workplace integration.